ABC Kingston upon Thames

22-30 Richmond Road,

Kingston upon Thames,
KT2 5ED

I remember this place well. Saw many films there in 1966-70. I live in the US now, so I’d really appreciate updates on what becomes of this fine old building. Here’s a blog post I wrote that’s somewhat on topic:https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8393593#allposts/postNum=0

URGENT! “SAVE The Regal Kingston”
Please sign the petition of Kingston Regal Arts Association at www.change.org to stop CNM Estates disastrous plans for the redevelopment of the interior of this Grade II listed Theatre.

In the 1960’s a very fine sound system was in place and I remember seeing 2001 A Space Odyssey and Le Manns and the sound was specacular and realistic. I have not heard better cinema sound since including Odean Leicester Square. Modern cinema sound is too loud too base heavy and not a patch on what I used to hear at the Regel

Walked past building today and noticed that the architects plaque has been uncovered during the stripping paint off the lower walls. It just says “Robert Cromie 1932”. I hope it’s left on display whatever happens to the building.
Urwin.